Hothersall, David. (2004). History of Psychology (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Course Description

This seminar will review the major historical contributions to the field of psychology and the development of the psychological professions. In addition, the student will become familiar with sources of historical information and will conduct historical research projects.

Tuesdays: 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Appointments with the instructor may be made at other times as well.

Weekly Exams and Discussion: One essay question chosen at random from among the six study questions for each set of readings. (50-percent)

Paper 1.

Read one book-length biography or autobiography of any psychologist mentioned in the "Name Index" of Hothersall (2004) and write a 5-page paper concerning a contribution that the subject made to the field of psychology that goes beyond what is mentioned in the text.

Paper 2.

Research your own academic genealogy starting with your major professor/advisor and going back at least four generations. Find out such facts as who served on various committies, titles of dissertations, dates and place of graduation and contributions each mentor/professor made to the student. Inclusion of anecdotes may make the genealogy more interesting. (25-percent)

A model biographical presentation, in this case for the author of the textbook, David Hothersall, can be found HERE.

The instructor has a very good record of meeting his classes despite adverse weather conditions. Please plan to attend if the University is open. Check the UTK Weather Page for the official University policy concerning class cancellations.

Grades will be posted in the Course Gradebook at Online@UT.

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a documented disability or if you have emergency information to share, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 191 Hoskins Library or 974-6087. This will ensure that you are properly registered for services.